Is AI a leveller or a kingmaker? Let’s explore this intriguing question as we discuss the transformative power of AI and how you can use it as a competitive edge in your business! Time Stamps 00:44 - Episode Intro 01:18 - AI Safety Concerns and Real-World Examples 14:45 - AI as a Competitive Advantage 25:20 - AI in Construction: Addressing Real Pain Points 27:24 - Leveraging AI for Bidding and Estimations 29:49 - Optimizing Business Processes with AI 37:21 - Starting with AI: Practical Steps and Tips Snippets from the Episode ” Make it a habit to start with AI, and you'll be better off than most people. -Khalil The businesses that are going to win have data. That is where you start. The more data you have, the more valuable AI will be to you. -Khalil Einstein had a quote. He didn't remember numbers. He said, “Why would I take up my mental space with something I can readily look up?” -Martin Resources CFC 153 - Stay One Step Ahead with Jon Matzner CFC 192 - AI for Contractors: How Can You Actually Use AI in Your Business? Lazy Leverage Podcast 24 Things⁠⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant ⁠⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out ⁠⁠⁠OpenPhone⁠⁠⁠ Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠⁠⁠GrowthKits ⁠⁠⁠ Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠⁠⁠Benali⁠⁠⁠ Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠⁠⁠Demandcast⁠⁠⁠ More from Martin Holland ⁠⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠annealbc.com ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ More from Khalil ⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Follow On Social: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠ The Cashflow Contractor…

Want to protect your business and family? Marty Cain shares vital insights on estate planning for business owners. Discover how to set up and fund your trust effectively! Time Stamps 00:58 - Guest Intro 01:41 - Marty's Background and Practice 02:56 - The Importance of Estate Planning 15:27 - The Probate Process Explained 30:46 - The Importance of Properly Funding a Trust 32:43 - Key Assets to Include in Your Trust 33:46 - Handling Real Estate in a Trust 35:16 - What Happens Without a Will or Trust 37:22 - Creating and Storing a Will 41:57 - The Concept of a Death Box 48:23 - Finding a Good Estate Planner 51:02 - Steps to Work with an Estate Planner 52:48 - Conclusion and Contact Information Snippets from the Episode ” 72% of people in our country have done nothing.” - Marty “Just think about the cost that you're gonna put on your family without the estate plan, without having a trust in place so that it goes into probate.” -Khalil “The beauty sometimes of the trust is that it leaves a lot more instructions and can leave some protection from some of life's risks to our children and adult children when we ultimately pass away.” -Marty ”What I've learned in estate planning is that the better listener you are, the better you'll be able to counsel and guide your client to what tools they need to use.” -Marty Resources ⁠⁠24 Things⁠⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant ⁠⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out ⁠⁠⁠OpenPhone⁠⁠⁠ Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠⁠⁠GrowthKits ⁠⁠⁠ Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠⁠⁠Benali⁠⁠⁠ Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠⁠⁠Demandcast⁠⁠⁠ More from Marty Cain Estate Planners for Life website Marty Cain on LinkedIn Call Marty Cain - 405-364-2246 Email Estate Planners for Life More from Martin Holland ⁠⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠annealbc.com ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ More from Khalil ⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Follow On Social: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠ The Cashflow Contractor…

Are you ready to identify and tackle the constraints holding your business back? In this episode, Martin & Khalil dive into the strategies to enhance your focus and capacity to drive results. Tune in to find out more! Time Stamps 00:42 - Thunder Game Recap 02:57 - Focus on Sports and Business 04:14 - Importance of Specific Goals 05:44 - Addressing Systemic Problems 16:58 - Capacity and Focus 23:14 - Episode Takeaway 28:38 - Final Thoughts on Focus Snippets from the Episode ”Focus is a really hard thing to capture in business every single day. -Khalil “It's the little things that matter most. The reason they matter the most is that they are the things you can actually do.” -Martin “I think what the focus should be is what's the biggest constraint, what constraint is choking us the most?” -Khalil The thing about focus is that it implies that it's the one thing you're working on, but it doesn't absolve you from doing everything else. You still have to do everything else, but you're not involved in making change, as you are on the thing you're focusing on. -Martin Resources ⁠24 Things⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant ⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out ⁠⁠OpenPhone⁠⁠ Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠⁠GrowthKits ⁠⁠ Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠⁠Benali⁠⁠ Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠⁠Demandcast⁠⁠ More from Martin Holland ⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠annealbc.com ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ More from Khalil ⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ Follow On Social: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ The Cashflow Contractor…

Did you know all decisions are influenced by pain or pleasure? Listen to our newest episode to understand how this knowledge can be leveraged to achieve your goals. Time Stamps 00:38 - Episode Intro 03:11 - The Change Formula Explained 06:05 - Understanding Resistance to Change 12:53 - Motivation and Human Behavior 21:12 - Leveraging Dissatisfaction for Motivation 23:39 - Overcoming a Scarcity Mindset 28:38 - The Power of Urgency and Decision Making 33:29 - Episode Takeaways Snippets from the Episode ”Work has to have a reward until it becomes a habit. But you have to figure out how to do something differently. You have to change your habits to do something differently. And if there is not sufficient reason to do it, you will not do it.” -Martin “Urgency is so powerful. The best sales are all about urgency.” -Martin Resources ⁠ Never Enough: From Barista to Billionaire CFC Episode 222: The Change Formula 24 Things⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant ⁠Schedule⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out ⁠OpenPhone⁠ Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠GrowthKits ⁠ Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠Benali⁠ Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠Demandcast⁠ More from Martin Holland ⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠ ⁠annealbc.com ⁠ ⁠Email Martin⁠ ⁠Meet With Martin⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ More from Khalil ⁠benali.com ⁠ ⁠Email Khalil⁠ ⁠Meet With Khalil⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠Newsletter⁠ Follow On Social: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ , ⁠ Facebook⁠ , ⁠Instagram, ⁠ ⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠ Visit our ⁠website⁠ ⁠Email⁠ The Cashflow Contractor…

Struggling with day-to-day chaos in your business? Discover how hiring a full-time assistant can streamline your operations, boost productivity, and free up your time for what really matters. We dive into the process, from hiring to training, and the incredible impact it can have on your business! Time Stamps 00:51 - Khalil's Home Renovation 11:04 - Do I Need an Owner's Assistant? 14:21 - Sourcing and Onboarding Assistants 25:16 - Onboarding Process 27:13 - Training Process 32:26 - Real-life Examples 36:48 - Effective Email and Calendar Management 39:51 - Calendar Management 42:07 - Effective Use of Assistants 44:17 - Document Preparation and SOPs 53:29 - Optimizing Workplace Communication 01:01:59 - Hiring and Managing Assistants Snippets from the Episode “Your calendar should be sacred.” -Khalil Benalioulhaj ” You get frustrated and you think that the assistant sucks. But the reality is, you didn't do enough work to make this assistant you've hired successful in this working relationship.” -Khalil Benalioulhaj “Owners, we like the idea of systems, but we are the first people to break them.” -Khalil Benalioulhaj Resources 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram, X(formerly Twitter) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…

In this special episode honoring Antonio Aparicio's memory, we revisit his inspiring journey of turning a passion for koi ponds into a successful landscaping and pool construction business. Discover his entrepreneurial spirit, how he overcame challenges, and the valuable lessons he shared with fellow contractors. Time Stamps 00:00 - Honoring the Life of Antonio Aparicio 04:39 - Episode Intro 05:25 - Antonio's Background and Journey to the US 07:07 - Cultural Adjustments and Family Decisions 09:40 - Early Career Struggles 17:30 - Discovering a Passion for Landscaping 20:31 - Starting Aquascape 31:36 - Sales Strategies and Business Growth 35:12 - The Struggles of Starting a Business 36:43 - Facing Financial Hardships 38:55 - Marketing and Organization Challenges 40:14 - Pricing Strategies and Profit Margins 45:39 - First Key Employee and Growing the Team 50:47 - Personal and Professional Challenges 55:58 - Dealing with Tragedy and Finding Support 01:03:46 - Transitioning to Pool Construction 01:10:00 - Overcoming Initial Challenges 01:10:32 - First Pool and Immediate Referrals 01:11:47 - Rebranding to Aquascape Pools 01:12:40 - Learning Curves and Growth 01:15:11 - Pricing Strategies and Margins 01:16:41 - Understanding Costs and Time Management 01:23:53 - Target Market and Custom Designs 01:27:41 - Importance of a Strong Online Presence 01:29:38 - Continuous Improvement Through Education 01:31:36 - Summarizing Key Business Principles 01:32:52 - Mount Rushmore Segment 01:40:47 - Final Thoughts & Future Plans Snippets from the Episode “I still don’t think of myself as a great salesman. I’m just going to help people get where they want.” — Antonio Aparicio “Give people a reason other than price to buy from you.” — Martin Holland “Every journey is going to have bumps... You have to expect those tough times and have the resolve to get through them.” — Antonio Aparicio “Discomfort can breed growth.” — Khalil Benalioulhaj “They chose your character and your passion, and they knew even before you that that would translate into a magnificent pool.” — Martin Holland “You can’t have every day be profitable. Our goal is to be profitable at the end of the year.” — Antonio Aparicio “It’s not sales for the sake of sales. It’s sales that bring you margins and then, ultimately, at the end of the year, bring you a profit.” — Martin Holland Resources 24 Thing s Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Aquascape Pools Aquascapeokc.com Houzz Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram, X(formerly Twitter) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…

Join Martin & Khalil as they explore the impact of tariffs and the importance of integrating effective software for smarter business management. Time Stamps 00:37 - Martin's New Glasses 03:41 - Episode Intro 21:35 - Software and Business Management 28:11 - The Importance of Closing Deals Without Software 29:19 - Identifying and Addressing Business Constraints 33:13 - Choosing the Right Software 54:29 - Episode Outro Snippets from the Episode “ If you think about it, what a tariff does is favor the producer and penalize the consumer in our country. Because it gives producers protection against competition, and you and I and everybody else gonna pay for it. ” - Martin Holland ”As a small business owner, you have to think about what your constraint is. Figuring out what your constraint is is where you start.” -Khalil Benalioulhaj Resources 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram…

Should employees have side hustles? In this episode, we dive deep into the benefits and pitfalls of side work. Are you team 'Yes' or team 'No'? Time Stamps 00:49 - Khalil's New Cat Phone 04:54 - Benefits of Less Screen Time 15:02 - Side Hustles and Work Ethics 27:27 - The Importance of Knowing Your Employees 33:02 - Managing Side Work Policies 48:33 - Episode Takeaways Resources 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn , Facebook, Instagram , X(formerly Twitter ) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…

Discover how you can beat the worry curve in project management with Clint Padgett! Learn practical insights on planning, communication, and execution to keep your projects on track. Listen in now! Time Stamps 00:50 - Episode & Guest Intro 01:43 - Guest Introduction: Clint Pageant and Project Success 03:59 - Understanding the Worry Curve 14:19 - Importance of Planning and Communication 22:26 - Getting Out of Panic Mode 33:02 - How to Avoid the Panic 42:54 - The Importance of Clear Communication 45:03 - Challenges of Remote Work and Team Dynamics 52:32 - Effective Project Planning and Management Snippets from the Episode “ If you have a 52-week project and there's no plan for that project, how much work actually gets done in the first six weeks?” -Clint Padgett “A lot of people will come in, and they have this mantra that you need to put a date on everything. And that's not the goal. The goal is to say, what is our deadline?” -Clint Padgett “ Everybody knows it's okay to be late, as long as somebody else is more late. ” -Clint Padgett Resources 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Clint Padgett Project Success Website Shifting The Worry Curve Project Success Method Training Clint Padgett on LinkedIn The Project Success Method Book How Teams Triumph Book More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X(formerly Twitter) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…

Imagine finding a $600K error in your books! Cory Parks shares his journey from near disaster to business revival. You don’t want to miss this! Time Stamps 00:45 - Episode & Guest Intro 03:25 - Cory's Business Journey 07:28 - Financial Struggles and Solutions 11:41 - Management Team and Roles 16:44 - Cory's Profit Problem 22:14 - Cory's Financial Literacy Journey 30:31 - CRM and Bookkeeping Challenges 31:56 - Automating QuickBooks Integration 32:22 - Identifying and Solving Duplicate Entry Issues 33:31 - Leadership and Financial Challenges 34:58 - Implementing Salary Cuts & Transparency 36:52 - Rebuilding Financial Stability 37:49 - The Importance of Trust and Transparency 39:02 - Navigating Financial Statements 42:42 - Learning from Mistakes and Seeking Guidance 53:18 - Transitioning from Cash to Accrual Accounting Snippets from the Episode “I have made every single mistake that Martin talks about in his book. Every single one of 'em!” -Cory Parks “We were doing well, but we kept coming back to our books.” -Cory Parks My income statement is telling me that we are absolutely killing it. We're making $600,000 profit, but where is the money? - Corr Parks Resources 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Cory Parks HydroHelp911 website Cory Parks on LinkedIn Email Cory More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram, X(formerly Twitter) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…

What's the goal behind your goals? Discover how asking the right questions can guide your business toward success. Tune in as we dive deep into why tracking accomplishments can transform your mindset and business! Time Stamps 01:15 - Episode Intro 03:32 - The Importance of Tracking Accomplishments 07:46 - Journaling and Tracking Progress 11:44 - Utilizing Voice Memos 12:49 - Tracking Accomplishments 18:31 - Setting and Achieving Goals 26:02 - Understanding the Pomodoro Method 28:26 - Delegating Responsibilities in Business 31:14 - Effective Task Delegation and Communication Tools 31:57 - Improving Workplace Communication Snippets from the Episode You don't have to do journal writing literally. I oftentimes just pull out voice memos, especially when there are big events. I just pull up a voicemail and start talking, go on a walk, and start talking. -Khalil People will ask you questions as long as you allow them to. -Martin What really matters to people more than anything else is that they make progress toward a meaningful goal. -Martin Resources ⁠Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working by Dan Heath⁠ ⁠Gumloop⁠ ⁠Zapier⁠ ⁠Notion⁠ ⁠24 Things⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant ⁠Schedule⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out ⁠OpenPhone⁠ Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠GrowthKits ⁠ Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠Benali⁠ Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠Demandcast⁠ More from Martin Holland ⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠ ⁠annealbc.com ⁠ ⁠Email Martin⁠ ⁠Meet With Martin⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ More from Khalil ⁠benali.com ⁠ ⁠Email Khalil⁠ ⁠Meet With Khalil⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠Newsletter⁠ Follow On Social: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ , ⁠Facebook⁠ , ⁠Instagram⁠ , ⁠X(formerly Twitter⁠ ) Visit our ⁠website⁠ ⁠Email ⁠ The Cashflow Contractor…

Luke Boyenger, Expert Fractional CFO, joins Martin & Khalil to discuss cash efficiency, the smart use of lines of credit, SBA loans, building strong banking relationships, and more! Time Stamps 01:54 - Episode & Guest Intro 02:08 - Exploring AI in Financial Analysis 05:53 - Cash Series Recap 07:11 - Building and Managing Bank Relationships 14:33 - Understanding Line of Credit 20:29 - Navigating SBA Loans 25:18 - Treasury Management 28:30 - HELOC Loan 31:25 - Identifying Red Flags in Your Business Model 32:50 - Maximizing Cash Efficiency 36:19 - Common Cash Leaks and How to Fix Them 38:50 - Maintaining Healthy Cash Reserves 50:35 - Episode Outro Snippets from the Episode There's just this misconception in the business world that it's not possible to feel comfortable - bull crap. That is not the way business is supposed to work. If you're going to go into business, don't put your personal financial health at risk. Have the intellectual honesty to admit to yourself that if a bank or even a third party lender will not give you SBA funding for your business, that's kind of a red flag that maybe this isn't the business you should even be pursuing in the first place. You do not have to fly blind. You do not have to trust your gut. You can run a data-driven business. Resources 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Luke Boyenger Luke Boyenger on LinkedIn Cruzimi Website Email Luke More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X(formerly Twitter) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…

Struggling with employee turnover? Discover 6 practical strategies to keep your construction workforce satisfied and loyal. Join Carrie Gardenhire and Khalil Benalioulhaj for a deep dive into this critical topic! Time Stamps 02:08 - Episode & Guest Intro 03:04 - The Importance of Employee Retention 09:05 - Morning Huddles: Starting the Day Right 15:06 - One-on-One Meetings: Building Personal Connections 22:22 - Employee Gatherings: Fostering a Strong Culture 29:37 - Implementing Workplace Communication Tools 34:04 - Break Room 40:27 - Tool or Apparel Allowance 44:05 - Retention Strategies Recap 46:38 - More About Carrie Gardenhire & Arcoro Snippets from the Episode ” Over 90% of contractors look to hire over the next year. But wouldn't it be great if you weren't having to backfill?” - Carrie Gardenhire “ People don't want to leave where they really feel valued.” - Carrie Gardenhire “Put your dollars for something that you're excited about rather than something that you're dreading, right?” - Khalil Benalioulhaj Resources CFC Episode 232 HR in a Box: Tools to Make HR Simple & Compliant with Carrie Gardenhire 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Carrie Gardenhire Arcoro’s Website Carrie Gardenhire on LinkedIn More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil Benalioulhaj benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cash Flow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram, X(formerly Twitter) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…

Unlock the secrets to mastering cash flow! Learn from expert Jakob Kirschner and transform your business with a step-by-step tutorial and a free template. Time Stamps 02:52 - Episode & Guest Intro 03:35 - Importance of Cash Flow Forecasting 05:25 - Setting Up Your Cash Flow Forecast 08:17 - Detailed Walkthrough of Cash Flow Forecast 23:41 - Starting with Income Projections 26:03 - Adjusting Cash Flow and Payment Terms 30:43 - Impact of Marketing and Materials Orders 37:14 - Working with a Fractional CFO 44:15 - Episode Takeaways Snippets from the Episode ”Don't just set some arbitrary business goals. Think about what it's important to you in your private life, like family, spouse, hobbies, and it has to be tied together. Because if you have a business goal that doesn't match your personal goals, then you just get frustrated and burnt out.” -Jakob Kirschner ”Sales and profit are food and water. Cash is oxygen.” -Martin Holland “The three most important numbers in business are cash on hand, cash you know is coming in, and cash you know is going out.” -Martin Holland Resources Cash Flow Forecast Tool 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Jakob Peak Advisory website Jakob Kirschner on LinkedIn More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cashflow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn , Facebook, Instagram, X(formerly Twitter) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…

Dive into cash flow strategies with financial expert Lisa Dionisio. Discover how to build a cash cushion, the importance of knowing your numbers, and strategies to prevent cash crises. Listen now! Time Stamps 02:49 - Episode Intro 03:11 - Meet Lisa: CPA and Financial Expert 05:16 - Lisa's Take on the Profit First 08:49 - Understanding Business Strategy and Cash Flow 17:51 - Accounts Receivables 23:23 - Getting a Line of Credit 25:41 - Maintaining Good Cash Flow 30:46 - Knowing Your Numbers 33:16 - Managing Your Overhead 38:15 - Legacy Clients and Overhead Management 38:38 - Cutting Recurring Expenses 42:12 - Project Timelines and Overhead Impact 44:04 - Building a Cash Cushion 45:04 - Monitoring Cash Flow and Early Warning Signs 58:17 - Practical Steps to Financial Stability 01:04:53 - Episode Outro Snippets from the Episode “A lot of times, the low-hanging fruit is the receivables.” - Lisa Dionisio “ I always say, just get the line of credit. Don't pull on it, but it's just your safety net.” - Lisa Dionisio ”Overhead is tough to get down. So don't get it up in the first place.” - Martin Holland The truth is, if you don't have the cash, if you haven't done a line of credit, or you don't have a way to get a decent interest rate cash, then you're going to be up a creek if you're not getting enough up front.” -Lisa Dionisio Resources Anchor Stripe 24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant Schedule a 15-Minute Roadblock Call Check out OpenPhone Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast More from Lisa Dionisio Paxus CPA website Lisa Dionisio on LinkedIn More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.com annealbc.com Email Martin Meet With Martin LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram More from The Cashflow Contractor Subscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow On Social: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X(formerly Twitter) Visit our website Email The Cashflow Contractor…